About Glynis D.

I have been playing classical piano since age 3 and teaching for 10 years. I believe it is very important to understand the theory that goes along with what you are playing, so I include some theory in all of my lessons. I love teaching piano and I hope to share the joy of music with others.

About Glynis

Glynis has been reading music since before she knew how to read words. Her mother started teaching her piano lessons at age 3, and she started taking voice lessons at age 7. She learned from an early age to practice every day. She has taught all levels and ages of piano and voice for many years. Glynis specializes in jazz voice, but has a very strong classical and musical theatre background. She is an arranger, composer, educator, and singer. She received her AA in Professional Music from SWCC (school for music vocations), her BA in Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance at CSU Sacramento, and her Masters in Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance at the Bob Cole Conservatory at CSU Long Beach. She teaches college and high school vocal jazz ensembles as well as many private students in many areas of music. *** Lesson Details ***My teaching philosoph

y is to have a safe, positive, fun, and effective learning environment for all of my students. I believe it is important to be a well rounded musician, therefore I love my students to have a solid understanding of what they are doing. I strongly encourage all of my students to learn theory along with piano or voice, so they understand what they are doing. Each student is unique, therefore each student has a different lesson plan. I do expect that my students will practice during the week in order to grow, since this helps them reach their goals. I do let students pick most their own repertoire, since it is very important for them to be motivated and enjoy their assignments during the week. I can teach from early Baroque music to modern day and everything in between. Music is expression, therefore I believe it is very important for my students to love what they are working on.

*** Studio Equipment ***Lessons are in my house with my upright Yamaha piano.

*** Travel Equipment ***I can bring a keyboard, but it is necessary to have a piano or keyboard at home to pracitce on if you are a piano student.

*** Specialties ***I specialize in jazz voice, with a strong background in classical and musical theatre. I also specialize in piano, music theory, songwriting and arranging.

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John January 8, 2019·Singing·In studio

Very good instructor. Quickly understood where I was at in experience and worked with me to improve.

Joanne October 30, 2018·Piano·In home

Glynis is a wonderful teacher! Encouraging, knowledgeable, fun!

James G. October 18, 2018·Piano·In home

Glynis is very nice and patient for a 74 year old seniors. My husband has no music sense at all . Now, he practice everyday , seems enjoy it .

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Glynis D.

Long Beach, CA 90805

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$35
/ 30-min

About Tanisha H.

We will learn the great composers while also learning how to understand how this amazing music was created.

About Tanisha

Tanisha is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music's Vocal and Music Business programs. Since arriving to Los Angeles, Tanisha has built a solid career providing artist development services to professional entertainers, recording artists and actors. Her services include vocal coaching, piano lessons, music theory, songwriting, performance development, media and stage training. Tanisha is also an accomplished songwriter. She is a regular co-writer with platinum selling recording artist Shanice Wilson of "Flex and Shanice" on OWN. Tanisha also works closely with casting and producers of the major network talent competitions The Voice, America's Got Talent and American Idol. Additionally, many of our clients can been seen and heard

In addition to teaching music, Tanisha has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment

industry working with top tier performers such as Chaka Khan, The Black Eyed Peas, Montell Jordan and Babyface to name a few. Accompanying her is a staff of accomplished performers and teachers who have credits throughout the entertainment industry. At the WHAA, her performing arts academy, she offers a conservatory-level curriculum focusing on the fundamental skills of technique, composition, artistry and performance in music, dance, drama and visual arts.

*** Lesson Details ***I am a very fun loving person and believe in creating a positive environment where students feel comfortable to be themselves. At the same time I am a stickler for details and do not allow laziness. I believe a balance of fun with excellence has allowed my students to excel far beyond their own expectations. Good results takes HARD WORK! Please do not come to lessons with the expectation to sing like Beyoncé or play piano at Carnegie Hall after 4 lessons. Mastering your voice and instrument takes equal parts of time, hard work, dedication and patience.

My teaching style is individually based. For vocal clients, I asses their strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan to build up their weak areas while helping them find "their own voice". I focus on breathing, intonation and control which I believe are the foundation of great singing ability. I use a classical Italian based program along with pop, R&B, jazz, and rock. I have vocal coached in many languages including Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

For piano clients I focus on strength, dexterity and precision in fingering. I also help students learn to feel the music and bring their personality and touch to each piece they are performing.

*** Studio Equipment ***Tanisha currently teaches at her performing arts academy the White H Arts Academy. There are private instruction rooms and a lobby waiting area for parents and guests. Parents may also sit in the lesson room if desired. Private lesson rooms include a piano, speakers, and a music stand.

The White H Arts Academy also has two state of the art mirrored dance rooms with sound systems and wireless microphones for practicing stage performances or rehearsing for a big show.

*** Specialties ***Vocals: beg to advPiano: beg to inter

Vocal genres are classical (opera), pop, R&B, gospel, rock, jazz, blues and musical theater. I studied voice at Berklee College of Music. Have also studied Seth Riggs SLS (Speech Level Singing) method independently, however, I am not certified. I also teach in languages other than English including Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

Piano instruction levels I teach are basic to intermediary focusing on classical, and general accompaniment abilities.

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Reviews

Cliff J. January 13, 2019·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

Very good teacher extremely patient!

Mamie January 11, 2019·Piano·Online

I learned a lot thank you!

Mamie January 4, 2019·Piano·Online

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Tanisha H.

Los Angeles, CA 90047

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$35
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About Tina W.

B.A. in classical piano performance15 years of teaching experiencePart of the music teachers association of California (students have opportunities to participate in recitals, certificate of merit testing, and competitions)

About Tina

I've dedicated my life to music education and performance, and love sharing music with everyone I meet! I specialize in classical piano performance and music theory, and incorporate both into all my lessons. My students are typically able to read music, markings, and basic rhythms within the first month of lessons with me.

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Tina W.

Chino Hills, CA 91709

starting at

$42
/ 30-min

About Regina G.

Classical piano is a subject I have taught for many years. As a pianist whose true passion is classical music, I will be able to teach it very efficiently to students who share my passion. This class is for students who only want to achieve their level in classical music. The concepts taught include theory and can be adjusted to the students' needs.

About Regina

At the age of fifteen, Ms. Regina graduated with honors from the Z. Paliashvili Special Music Gymnasium for Gifted Children in Tbilisi, Georgia. As a student of a famous Georgian pianist, Tengiz Amirejibi, she presented her country in numerous competitions. (Tengiz Amirejibi was a student of Heinrich Neuhaus, a famous Russian teacher and pianist.)

As a child, Ms. Regina gave many solo recitals and concerts with the Georgian Symphonic Orchestra. Ms. Regina earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts with emphasis on Advanced Piano Performance from the Yerevan State Conservatory. After graduating, she worked with talented children in her alma mater for many years. Later in her professional career, Ms. Regina taught at the Tbilisi State Conservatory as well as the Moscow Music Gymnasium.

With more than eighteen years of professional teachin

g experience, Ms. Regina is able to offer her students a diverse range of educational resources. She specializes in teaching piano, performance, and music theory to students of all ages and levels.

Ms. Regina's teaching techniques are based on a combination of the famous Russian Music School (based on music giants such as Konstantin Igumnov, Daniel Barenboim, and Heinrich Neuhaus) and the American Music Education System. This combination allows each student to work at a pace comfortable for him/her, and helps all students make significant progress in the areas of sight reading, ear training, and performance skills.

***Teaching Schedule*** Ms. Regina teaches in her Glendale studio and the surrounding areas every day of the week except for Saturdays. She teaches in her Orange County studio located in Fountain Valley on Saturdays.

***Travel Area and Special Rates***If the system shows that your location is out of my travel area, please contact me by messaging through TakeLessons! Also feel free to inquire for discounts for siblings!

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Karina G. February 6, 2017·Classical Piano·In home

Regina was awesome can't wait for my next lesson!

Hannah F. January 23, 2017·Piano·In studio

Comfortable to be with.

Kerry A. January 19, 2017·Piano·In home

Regina is wonderful. My son has only been playing for a few months and the ease with which she teaches and instructs leaves him feeling successful and motivated. I would recommend her to anyone.

Kerry

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Regina G.

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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starting at

$30
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About Patricia S.

I have taught piano and general music in private, school and conservatory settings for 40 years.

About Patricia

Whether your goal is to train for personal enjoyment or a professional career I'll help you achieve that goal. My voice students sing all styles of music. Piano students learn to play the music you want to play.

I teach private voice for The Young Americans College of Performing Arts. I've also taught for the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA).

I currently sing jazz and selections from the Great American Songbook at local clubs and venues. In the classical realm, I performed professionally with Los Angeles Music Center Opera Association, with Opera Pacific and with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. I'm a San Mateo County Vocal Competition prize winner, and former staff soloist for the televised Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power Choir, and I've recorded at the historic Capital Records studios in Hollywood.

I have an Emmy® for writing, I'm a former TV Arts & Entertainment news host and producer, NPR radio station affiliate jazz show host, and a former columnist for The Los Angeles Daily News. I'm a working spoken voice-over talent and an active member of SAG-AFTRA and AGMA.

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Teddy March 26, 2017·Vocal Training·In studio

Great teacher and experience! Lessons are personalized to your needs to help you make the most progress.

Marissa J Hoffman May 20, 2016·Singing·In studio

Patricia is the teacher you need if you are serious about taking your singing to the next level. Her classes are challenging but she is patient. With each of her classes I learn valuable skills and techniques that I will use forever. She is truly a pro at what she does. Plus, she's fun! I couldn't imagine a better vocal coach.

Nathan Urone November 20, 2015·Singing·In studio

Patricia has not only trained my daughter to sing correctly and read music wnderfully, she has also developed a strong relationship with her and given her self confidence and a love of music in general.

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Patricia S.

Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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$50
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About Natsha S.

BEST QUALITY LESSONS GUARANTEED. I incorporate good technique and challenging repertoire, while keeping it enjoyable for students of all ages! My fun and frank teaching style will keep students engaged, and I always adjust my method of teaching to each student’s special needs. Also, I host free bi-yearly recitals to give students the opportunity to show off what they have learned. What I give to my students extends beyond the piano by giving them self confidence, building their self-esteem, and inspiring a life long passion for music.

About Natsha

Natsha Siri is a piano instructor who is based in Torrance, CA.

Throughout her college career, Natsha performed extensively with various western and world music ensembles at UCLA, such as the Video Game Orchestra, Chinese music ensemble, the Irish music ensemble, the Middle Eastern Music ensemble, and the Balinese Gamelan Orchestra. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Ethnomusicology (World Music Emphasis), Natsha moved to Northern Illinois and taught music lessons to over 50 private students throughout the Lake County area. Her students ranged in age from 4 to 90 years old, and she enjoyed teaching each and every one of them. Over the last 4 years, her interest turned towards piano pedagogy, the study of the teaching of piano playing. Natsha believes that the fundamental basics of piano playing and the western theory that accompan

ies it help to accelerate students’ progress with their other musical activities, whether they are picking up an additional instrument to piano, or singing in their school musical or church choir.

In June 2018, Natsha moved back to Los Angeles area to be closer to her family and start her own independent business as a piano instructor. She is currently pursuing an active membership with the Music Teachers’ Association of California, while building her roster of students in the Santa Monica and South Bay area. Natsha is excited to teach enthusiastic children and adults who have a genuine love for music.

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About Douglas B.

Greetings music adventurers! My name is Douglas. I'm an unapologetic music nerd with an insatiable appetite to teach and play music. I've been a piano and music instructor for almost 10 years, both privately and in classroom settings around LA, NYC, and Orange county.

I hold a Master's Degree in Music Composition for Film & Game Scoring from New York University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition and Theory from Chapman University. I've performed in several ensembles including rock bands, university orchestras, and small ensembles.

Regardless of your age and background, I will teach you everything you need to know about music theory, orchestration, composition, piano practice, and the basics of music production. So what are you waiting for? Let's go!

About Douglas

Greetings music adventurers! My name is Douglas. I'm an unapologetic music nerd with an insatiable appetite to teach and play music. I've been a piano and music instructor for almost 10 years, both privately and in classroom settings around LA, NYC, and Orange county.

I hold a Master's Degree in Music Composition for Film & Game Scoring from New York University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition and Theory from Chapman University. I've performed in several ensembles including rock bands, university orchestras, and small ensembles.

Regardless of your age and background, I will teach you everything you need to know about music theory, orchestration, composition, piano practice, and the basics of music production. So what are you waiting for? Let's go!

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Douglas B.

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

starting at

$40
/ 30-min

About Alex W.

Ultimately, my job as a teacher is to help you or your child find THOSE MOMENTS in their own musical education. I am not the Russian teacher with a ruler who slaps the knuckles of a student who flubs their C major scale. I'm the teacher who shows you what learning scales can DO for you. Although student accountability is key, I realize that the biggest part of my job is giving you a reason WHY you should practice and illuminate the beautiful things that can be accomplished with discipline and explored creativity. To do so, I use my holistic understanding of music to expose my students to musical styles, genres, and performance approaches that unlock their creativity and expand their worldview.

I received my Masters in Film music composition from the University of Southern California. I teach piano, guitar, bass, mandolin, drums, composition, songwriting, and audio productions. But my ...

About Alex

I am a diverse musician who loves sharing my passion for music. Not only am I a professional jazz pianist who studied classical music with renowned concert pianists at the University of Houston, I am also a professional film composer in Los Angeles where I received my Masters in Screen Scoring from the University of California.

Although I have many different areas of expertise, the common thread that unites them is a holistic understanding of music, authentic musical performance, and a curiosity to grow musically. As someone who writes music for 90-piece orchestras, jazz bands, or even a musical theater number, I pride myself on being able to meet the needs of literally any student. No matter the music. Whether it's heavy metal rock riffs, classical sonatas, or jazz improvisation, I have made my living writing and performing all of the a

bove.

Reach out for lessons if you are curious to expand your musical tastes, and have interest in being CREATIVE while you play, not simply reading off a page like a robot. Outside-the-box students are some of the best to work with, and I appreciate any students that are driven to learn and expand what they know!

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Matthew May 13, 2018·Piano·In studio

Alex has helped me so much on the start of my journey through music. He made piano fun and addictive, while also helping me get a foot in the door with film composition. He’s a great teacher and I highly highly recommend him to anyone interested it music!

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Alex W.

Los Angeles, CA 90007

(1)

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$34
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About Rachel S.

I have been teaching music for over 5 years and I love working with beginning and intermediate piano players and horn players of all levels. I realize that each student is unique and always approach individual lessons with my student's particular goals in mind. I have a basic curriculum that I use in order to build a solid musical foundation for my students, but I am open to working on whatever kind of music or repertoire that they may enjoy. It is always exciting to me when a student learns a new skill that helps them in their musical expression or achieves a goal (such as playing a song they really enjoy) that gives them a little extra fulfillment in life.

About Rachel

I am a freelance horn player with a passion for teaching both horn and piano. I have a Bachelor's of Music from The University of Arizona and a Master's of Music from California State University Long Beach.

I have been teaching privately and in group settings for over 5 years and really enjoy getting to pass on the knowledge and musicianship that I have received from my teachers on to the next generation.

I teach using a base curriculum but also love to work on pieces that students want to play outside of their main course.

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nts for her. She makes learning fun! My wife and I are playing high level songs in a short amount of time and reading music. Thank you Fawn!"

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"Laurel taught my kids piano lessons for several years. When she moved away, she proved impossible to replace! She really cared about the kids' learning. F

or example, when my son seemed to connect better with the process and logic behind the music, she got him started composing his own! Both kids benefited greatly from Laurel's teaching and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher."

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Nikita is personable, responsible, and genuinely interested in my learning and progression as a student.

I have only positive things to say about my experience thus far with Nikita, and I would recommend him enthusiastically to other students."

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Review by Cole

"Fawn is Very good with children. My son really listens to everything she teaches him and he is engaged with what she teaches him. He knows she expects his

music theory and note spelling done each week as well as the songs and reading about whatever composer she assigns. Once he passes a certain level, she springs a test on him to find out what has stuck with him and become part of him and what has not. She is excellent. She's got an A++ personality as well. My wife and I couldn't be happier with this music teacher."